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"The Asian hornet or yellow-legged hornet, a voracious invasive, is native to South East Asia and arrived in France in a cargo of pottery from China about 20 years ago, spreading rapidly across the continent. Its main prey is honeybees, and it can kill 50 bees a day, devastating colonies in France and Italy. It was first seen in the UK in 2016, and there have been regular sightings since, including 44 confirmed in 2024 largely in Kent and East Sussex, although a rapid response approach to destroy hornets and nests has stopped its spread in Britain."
The Independent relies on reader donations to fund on-the-ground reporting, avoids paywalls, and aims to make quality journalism available to all, paid by those who can afford it. A dead nest of invasive Asian yellow-legged hornets was found near Wrexham, marking the first confirmed discovery in Wales. The species arrived in France about 20 years ago and preys on honeybees, killing up to 50 bees per day and devastating colonies in parts of Europe. The hornet was first seen in the UK in 2016, with regular sightings since and 44 confirmed in 2024, prompting calls for vigilance and reporting.
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